Torch



l Jan. 11, 1927.

' 1,613,819 l.. w. cLosE TORCH Filed August 6, 1926 lNvEN-r-GR ATT@ RN E YS work for danger signals, and an object of this@4 Pateted Jan'. 111;?1'927.

uru'rianA STATES. PArnr OFFICE.

LYMAN W. CLOSE, OF TOLEDO, OHIO, ASSIGNORy TO .THE TOLEDO PRESSED STEEL CONI--J PANY, OF TOLEDO, OHIO,

A CORPORATION OF OHIO.-

Tonen. i

This invention relates to torches but more particularly to torches lof the type used. 1n connection with road repair or constructlon4 invention is to provide a torch with a counter .weight for maintaining the torch in upright position which is mounted in the torch body in a simple and efficient manner enabling such counter weight to be ixedly secured in place readilyand cheaply. Further objects and advantages will hereinafter appear.

The invention is shown by way of illustration in thel accompanying drafwings, in Which- Fig. l is a vertical sectional elevation of a torch embodying the invention; Figure 2 is a section on' the line 2 2 of Figure 1;- and Figure 3 is a detail sectionalelevation of an alternate form. I

The illustrated embodiment of the invention comprises a torch of `sheet metal having a body portionfformed of two parts, a base part 1 and an upper part 2. Theobottom and top ofthe torch body are flattened and the side walls are rounded. In thisinstance, the adjoining ed es of the top and bottom parts are seame together as shown at J3.. Formed centrally in the top of the upper partis an opening into which fits a spout or nozzle 4 screwed into a ring 5 spot Welded to the inside of the torch body.y A handle ring 6 lmay be suitably connected-to the side of the torch to facilitate handliig. v

In torches of this character, it is highly desirable to provide a counter weight so that at all times an upright position is maintained andJ so that the torches are selfrighting should they be knocked over. As

shown a counter weight 6 is placed in the bottom-of the torch body and is shaped to conform to the side walls of the torch body.

For securel holding' the counter' weight in place a pair of straps 7 spot welded toget-her is embodied in the counter weight with the ends 8A projecting theefrom. The counter weight 6 maybe cast around the Astraps so that a unitary arran ement is formed. i The projecting ends 8 o 'thestrap are bent upwardly to lie flat "against, the

inner wall of the torch body. 'These endsl are preferably spotl welded to e torch so Application mea August s, 192s. serial. No. 127,492.

so that the counter Vweight 6 is xedly se- Lcured in place. i

In the alternate form shown in Figure 2,

the counter weight 6,' but instead of utilizing straps to hold it in place, a cup-shaped member 9 rests against the top ofthe counter wei ht and vhas its edge portions 10 bent to con orm to the inner wall of the torch body. The edge portions are spot Welded at intervals tv the torch so that relative movement between the lcounter weight 6 and torch body is prevented. r

the kcounter weight 6a is similar insha e to While I have described my improved /torch in more or less detail to comply^with the requirements of this statute, it is nevertheless desired that this detailed description l be considered merely as illustrative and not as limiting, and it isto be understood that changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in'this art without departingl from the invention as defined in the following claims.

YVhat I claim is:

1: A torch 'comprising a body havilrg a flat base and curved walls, a counter weight inside of said body and conforming to they side walls thereof, holding means extending across the upper portionl of said counter weight, and upwardly Abent end portions on s id holding means to conform to the inside o said body, sa'ld upwardly bent portions being rigidly secured to the ilside of said fbody thereby to hold said counter weight agalnst movement. v

2. A torch comprlvsing'atwo part body, i

the lower part having a-at base and curved side walls, the ,upper part having curved side walls and a flat top, a seam connecting said parts together, la nozzle inthe top of said upper part, a counter wei htvin said lower part having sides 'conforming to the shape of the lside walls of Ithe body,

straps embedded in said counter weight, and upwardly bent end portions on said straps projecting beyond the V,ends of said counter weight and lying flat aga-inst the body, sa'id bent end portions beingl secured tosaid body. 3. A torch comprising a two partv body, the lower part having a flat base and curved side Walls, the upper part having curved side i'walls and a fiat top, a. seam connecting said l un . parts together,l va. lnozzle the top of said inner walls of said body, said upwardly bent 10 upper part, alcounter weight in said lower edges` being rigidly secured to saidl body part having Sides conformn to the shape thereby to retain said counter weight in of the sidewalls of the bo y, a retaining place.

.member engaging the upper-portion of said In testimony whereof l have hereunto counter welghI and upwardly benil edges on signed my fneme to this specication.

said member conforming to the shape of the i LYMAN W. CLOSE. 

